What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Kātpādi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Kātpādi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

The distance between Kottayam and Kātpādi is 626 km. The road distance is 597.5 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Kātpādi without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

The train from Kottayam to Katpadi Jn takes 11h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kātpādi bus from?

Kottayam to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kātpādi train from?

Kottayam to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Kātpādi is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Kottayam to Kātpādi bus arrive?

Kottayam to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Krishnagiri station.

Where does the Kottayam to Kātpādi train arrive?

Kottayam to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Kātpādi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kātpādi is 598 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Kottayam to Kātpādi.

Where can I stay near Kātpādi?

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Kottayam to Kātpādi - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
11h 18m
₹330–2,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Krishnagiribus
2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Krishnagiri - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
13h 54m
₹1,330–3,726
Drive 597.5 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Kātpādicar 597.5 km
8h 28m
₹6,740–9,735
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 39m
₹6,005–11,205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Bommasandrabus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapura to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
3. Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
14h 37m
₹1,076–3,400
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
11h 4m
₹5,804–11,558
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
10h 50m
₹7,226–15,362
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
4. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
11h 5m
₹4,600–13,915

Kottayam to Kātpādi by train

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11h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.9 km
Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Krishnagiri in around 13h 54m.

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